In this episode you will hear a live podcast recording at the Richmond Marathon expo. Trevor joins Lindsey Hein, Martinus Evans, Cynthia Vissers, and Dr. Lisa Mitro to talk about ‘finding community in the running space’. They also share advice for first-time marathoners, favorite mantras and pump-up songs, dealing with post-race blues, how to make the running space more inclusive, and more! Links Mentioned in this Episode Join our awesome online community and get access to training plans, strength program, and more! Oladance Open Earbuds -They have 360° Superior Sound but never enter the ear, so there is no ear fatigue. Use promo code MTA20 to save 20% on the OWS1 and OWS2. Joint Health PLUS® by Previnex -our top recommended joint supplement for runners. Use the code MTA20 for 20% off site-wide until December 20th! UCAN Edge Gel -get an Edge Gel Sample Pack for FREE! All you pay is the cost of shipping. Returning customers can save 20% with our link on other products. PATH Projects -running shorts, pants, hats, and beanies. Use our link to receive 10% off your first order! Photos from the MTA Meet Up

In this episode we reveal seven questions you can use to evaluate your training. These questions reveal the key adjustments, changes, and tweaks you can use to fine tune your training and hit your goals in the marathon. Let’s help you get “dialed in”! Links Mentioned in this Episode Talk to Our Head Coach about your goals. Free call. MetPro Metabolic Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals and get actionable steps toward fueling for performance, losing weight, adding muscle, or changing your body composition. Get $500 off with our link! AG1 by Athletic Greens -the ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Sidekick Muscle Scraping Tools. Try the My Personal PT Bundle! Get 15% off with our link. Oladance Open Earbuds -They have 360° Superior Sound but never enter the ear, so there is no ear fatigue. Use the promo code MTA20 to save 20%. Seven Questions to Ask Yourself Prepared and Confident Massive congrats to our client Haley from Ireland on finishing 3:13:51 at the Dublin Marathon!! She writes, “After finishing the Paris marathon (my second marathon) earlier this year in 3:20:04 I felt I’d gone as far as I could on my own so decided to get in touch with the Marathon Training Academy. Coach Nicole said she had the perfect coach in mind for me and paired me with Coach Kris. As Coach Kris and I started working together from a recovery period post race, I found that incredibly helpful. I was unsure what a down time period should look like. I didn’t want to lose all my fitness but equally didn’t want to overtrain so I could be in the best place to start the training block for my next goal race, the Irish Life Dublin marathon on 29 Oct 2023. I had a really clear goal of running 3:15. I have a habit of signing up to too many events at all kinds of distances but coach Kris taught me the respect you need for a distance, and of being sure of your goals. If your goal is to improve your marathon time, be laser focused on that. It really helped me start to take things a bit more seriously (whilst still having fun). What I loved about the training schedule was the flexibility. I wanted to run everyday so coach Kris scheduled that for me and told me to rest whenever I felt I needed it. I was also able to keep my weekly social track session and all my social runs. By the time Dublin came around, I felt prepared and confident. I’d never experienced that before, being on the start line and knowing the plan. Of course marathons throw up all sorts, but I enjoyed Dublin more than any race. Coach Kris said the goal was to feel good for as long as possible and I truly felt amazing until mile 21 when the dig-deep mode began Crossing the finish line in 3:13:51 I was so elated I sobbed. But honestly even if I hadn’t smashed my goal time. Thanks so much to my amazing Coach Kris and the MTA! You do great things for people” -Haley from Ireland

In this episode we replay a popular interview we did with Kathrine Switzer -trailblazer who broke the gender barrier and became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with a bib number. This conversation is a nice follow-up to our last episode about the first women’s Olympic Marathon. Listen as Kathrine recalls what it was like to run the Boston Marathon in 1967, and shares tips on keeping fit in later life! Links Mentioned in this Episode Lagoon Sleep -With Lagoon pillows, you’ll fall asleep faster because you’re matched with the pillow that will be most comfortable for your sleep position and body type.  Use the code MTA for 15% off your first purchase. AG1 by Athletic Greens -the ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. MetPro Metabolic Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals and get actionable steps toward fueling for performance, losing weight, adding muscle, or changing your body composition. Get $500 off with our link! Kathrine Switzer | Marathon Woman -See Kathrine’s schedule and learn more about her book. 261 Fearless -a supportive global community which empowers women to connect and take control of their lives through the freedom gained by running. Iconic Photos of Kathrine Switzer’s 1967 Boston Marathon:

The Story of the First Women’s Olympic Marathon podcast features Stephen Lane, author of 'Long Run to Glory -The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made it Happen'. This episode dives into the inspiring stories of trailblazing women who changed the running world. It explores the challenges faced by women in participating in marathons and highlights the influential figures who helped pave the way. The chapter also discusses the significance of the first women's Olympic marathon in 1984 and the determination of Greta Vites despite a back injury.

In this episode we share the recording from Trevor’s live interview and Q&A with Scott Jurek at the Boulder Marathon in Boulder, Colorado. Scott Jurek is one of the most decorated ultramarathoners of all time! He’s also a Boulder local, NYT Bestselling Author, physical therapist, and dad. Scott answers questions about dealing with race-day nerves, hitting the wall, taking on your first ultra, heat vs. cold therapy, stack height on shoes, stretching for runners . . . and more! Links Mentioned in this Episode Joint Health PLUS® by Previnex -our top recommended joint supplement for runners. Save 15% with code MTA UCAN Edge Gel -try 6 Edge gels for FREE! All you pay is the cost of shipping. Returning customers can save 20% with our link on other products. The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Come meet us on November 10-11th! Boulderthon website. The 2024 race will be on September 22nd. Scott Jurek’s website. Check out the books ‘Eat and Run’ and ‘North’. Scott Jurek has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and—his signature race—the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015 Appalachian Trail speed record, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over 46 days—and the United States all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles: 6.5 marathons in one day.  He’s a NYT Best Selling author of the books Eat and Run and North. Boulderthon This session was recorded at the Boulderthon -Colorado’s Largest Fall Race Series: Run a 5k, 10k, Half, or Full, at the foothills of the Rockies, in the stunning running mecca of Boulder. I ran the half this year and loved it! The course is beautiful and not too hilly. Check out the medal below.

In this episode we speak with Academy member JJ Stark-Modlin. Once upon a time she hated running and was even advised that, because of her injuries, she’d never be able to run a full marathon. She has since run 27 marathons and dropped her finishing time from 5:06 down to 3:32. After a ten year journey she qualified for Boston at the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon in Utah. Her coach told her “Let the race come to you”. Links Mentioned in this Episode Talk to Our Head Coach about your goals. Free call. AG1 by Athletic Greens -the ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. MetPro Metabolic Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals and get actionable steps toward fueling for performance, losing weight, adding muscle, or changing your body composition. Get $500 off with our link! Oladance Open Earbuds -They have 360° Superior Sound but never enter the ear, so there is no ear fatigue. Use the promo code MTA20 to save 20%.

Chances are you will not be the same runner in five years. In this episode we speak with Brad Stulberg -performance coach and author of the new book ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing —Including You’. Links Mentioned in this Episode Talk to Our Head Coach about your goals. Free call. Lagoon Sleep -With Lagoon pillows, you’ll fall asleep faster because you’re matched with the pillow that will be most comfortable for your sleep position and body type.  Use the code MTA for 15% off your first purchase. Sidekick Muscle Scraping Tools. Try the My Personal PT Bundle! Get 15% off with our link. Oladance Open Earbuds -They have 360° Superior Sound but never enter the ear, so there is no ear fatigue. Use the promo code MTA20 to save 20%. The Boulderthon in Boulder, Colorado, October 7-8th. Trevor is doing a live podcast with Scott Jurek on Saturday Oct. 7th. Use the code MTA20 to save $20! The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Come meet us on November 10-11th! Master of Change book by Brad Stulberg Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets. He is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Public Health. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Topics include troubleshooting pre-run and intra-run fueling, nutrition for peri-menopause and menopause, adding more protein to your diet, dealing with post-race nausea, and essential nutrition practices. Also mentioned are sponsorships for upcoming marathons and discounts on energy gels.

Running doesn’t have to suck! In this episode we explore the relationship between fitness and play. Learn about the psychology of “movement play” and seven ways to have fun while training for a marathon. And don’t forget you’ll have a great time as an Academy member hanging out with us online! Learn more here. Links Mentioned in this Episode The Flagstaff Marathon takes place November 4, 2023 and features a Full, Half and 10k courses on beautiful trails with high elevation gains. It is known for being one of Arizona’s toughest marathons. Use code MTA23 for 15% off – don’t wait, prices will go up on Sept 25th. Sidekick Muscle Scraping Tools. Try the My Personal PT Bundle! Get 15% off with our link. Oladance Open Earbuds -They have 360° Superior Sound but never enter the ear, so there is no ear fatigue. Use the promo code MTA20 to save 20%. MTA Online Run Tracker we built that “gamifies” your running log.

In this episode we speak with Doug Mayer -journalist and author of the book “The Race That Changed Running, The Inside Story of UTMB”. Plus we’ll tell you about a running retreat in the Alps we are hosting next year and how you can be a part! The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix, France, is the most competitive trail ultramarathon in the world attracting the top professional trail runners. The 171 kilometer course circles Mont Blanc and winds through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Links Mentioned in this Episode AG1 by Athletic Greens -the ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Joint Health PLUS® by Previnex -our top recommended joint supplement for runners. Save 15% with code MTA Sidekick Muscle Scraping Tools. Try the My Personal PT Bundle! Get 15% off with our link. The Richmond Marathon in Richmond, Virginia. Come meet us on November 10-11th! The Race That Changed Running Doug Mayer’s new book Send us a message if you’re interested in our Trail du Mont Blanc running retreat next year. Doug Mayer grew up in the US, cross country skiing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains with his older brothers. In a past life he worked as a Producer for the NPR show Car Talk. Today he runs his business Run the Alps and writes for a number of trail running media outlets, including Outside, Trail Runner, and Ultrasignup. His latest book is The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB. He lives in Chamonix, France with his partner and dog Izzy.